Depression Jeopardy

Symptoms

100

A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.

What is SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY

200

The symptom of depression in which you want to end your life is known as _______.

What is Thoughts of suicide

300

This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.

What is LACK OF INTEREST/PLEASURE

400

How long do symptoms of depression have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?

What is 2 WEEKS

Medications

100

Give the name of one antidepressant.

What is PROZAC, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, REMERON, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE (may be others)

200

What do antidepressants attempt to fix?

What is THEY TRY TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCES IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS

300

When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?

What is ENERGY LEVELS AND THE MOTIVATION

400

How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?

What is AROUND 2 WEEKS

Causes

100

A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.

What is NEUROTRANSMITTERS

200

If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.

What is FAMILY MEMBERS

300

Name two major life events that may cause a person to have depression.

What is DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OFABUSE.

400

Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression.

What is NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE

Coping Skills

100

A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is ______.

What is EXERCISE

200

Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?

What is FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC

300

Two ways of improving your self-esteem

What is LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC

400

What are benefits of having good coping skills?

What is ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD or HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC

CBT

100

This is what the acronym CBT stands for

What is COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY 

200

This is the cognitive triangle

What is the concept that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interrelated and effect each other. 

300

Provide one example of some feelings and behaviors a positive thought might lead to.

If someone thinks they will have a great day, they might feel calm or happy and may smile, give someone a compliment, laugh, etc. 

400

Provide one example of some feelings and behaviors a negative thought might lead to.

I will have a horrible day -> feelings of sadness, anger, irritability -> stay in bed and call out of work/school